The lion’s cave yesterday on May 12th, 200: Deals, products and founders

The cult founder show « The Lion’s Den » runs in 2025 Season 17 On TV. In the new episodes, founders present their own, self -developed products and hope for the financial support of the eight -headed DHDL jury. This is made up again this year Judith Williams,, Tijen Onaran,, Janna Ensthaler,, Tillman Schulz,, Ralf Dümmel,, Dagmar Wöhrl,, Carsten Maschmeyer and Nils Glagau. For the TV lions Onaran, Schulz and Glagau, it is their farewell relay because all three will devote themselves to other projects afterwards.

At the Transfer of « The Lion’s Den » Yesterday on May 12, 2025, investors once again had the choice of investing in one or more of the products presented. Which founders were there? Which products did you bring? We have compiled all information for you here.

« The Lion’s Den » yesterday on May 12, 2025: These founders and their products were able to get a deal

These founders were able to go home with their products in episode 3 on May 12 with a deal:

Cravies (from Neuss)

The founder duo Siddik Turhalli and Rio Leonhardt introduces the lion pack their « cravies »: sunflower seeds in hearty, sharp and sweet flavors. Your goal is to launch the world’s popular snack classic in new variants. From Smokey Barbecue to Grilled Onion to Cinnamon Toffee – they currently offer six different types. The kernels are not only a pleasure, but also a healthy power snack: a pack contains up to 20 grams of protein as well as plenty of calcium and magnesium. While her investor colleagues are still reluctant at first, Tijen Onaran grabs. You taste it. Only the high company valuation of the two founders leaves a bitter aftertaste: Siddik and Rio offer ten percent of their company shares for 200,000 euros. After a back and forth, however, a deal ultimately comes about. Ralf Dümmel secures 16.25 percent of the company shares for 200,000 euros.

« The Lion’s Cave » yesterday on May 12, 2025: These founders and products have not received a deal

These founders could not convince the jury with their products:

Bookhoover (from Cologne)

Mana Kakuan and Daniel Nienkämper have developed a solution that is as simple as it is clever: With their innovative reading tool « Bookhoover », they want to make the concentrated and efficient reading easier, whether in the book, in the newspaper or on the electric reader. Because many people quickly get to reading, lose focus or slip in the line, which is often due to the uncoordinated eye movements. Bookhover starts here: The handy tool that is put over the index finger leads the eyes line by line through the text and acts like an optical guide. There is also an integrated ballpoint pen, pencil or a digital input pencil in the removable cap. « With our invention, we not only want to make reading easier, we also want to awaken more joy, » said the founder duo. With the help of the right lion, Mana and Daniel Bookhover would like to establish on the market and pitches for 80,000 euros for 15 percent of their company shares. However, none of the lions is ready to complete a deal.

Soulfi (from Hamburg)

With their « Soulfi » app, the three founders Ciro Paolo D`Andrea, Thomas Bolz and Eray Özümün want to close a supply gap in the German health system: Psychological immediate help – immediately, anonymously and digitally available. The trio presents their start-up to the lions, which offers affected help in the event of stress, panic attacks or anxiety. « Every second adult in the world suffers from mental pressure, stress and psychological pain. Fears in terms of height, loss or examination trigger symptoms. Pressure on the chest, tingling in the hands, rapid heartbeat and also concentration and sleep disorders do not make people be productive or happy, » says founder and psychologist Paolo, who has been doing a practice in Hamburg for almost 20 years. « I know how important first aid is. But reality looks completely different. » Together with digital expert Tom and software developer Eray, he launched Soulfi, an app that helps to deal with mental challenges in everyday life via video exercises, breathing techniques and AI-based accompaniment. « We are first aid for mental problems, » said Tom. Users receive quick access to scientifically sound content via the app – from coping with stress to fear of heights. Personalized AI dialogues are also possible, and AI remembers progress, reminds of exercises and learns. For 200,000 euros, the founders offer 15 percent of their company shares. First of all, everything seems to be going smoothly for the trio. Juror Nils Glagau introduces an investment of 200,000 euros for 20 percent of the company shares. However, the deal fails for the lion atypical, the deal fails after the show. Accordingly, both parties did not come to a denominator with regard to the strategic orientation.

Nuclear Sauna (from Lübeck)

The brothers Torsten and Thomas Sauer brought their « nuclear ». « Our hot idea makes winter and summer merge together, » announced Torsten. In principle, the product is a combination of a classic beach chair and Finnish sauna – space -saving, weatherproof and ready for use in a few simple steps. It consists of two modules: the traditional basket braid and a technology bowl that can heat up to 100 ° C via a touchpad of 30 ° C. There is also music via Bluetooth, dimmable light and space for two people. « The nuclear is wellness to go – wherever space is scarce, but relaxation is required, » summarize the founders. Torsten and Thomas Sauer offer 20 percent of their company shares for 300,000 euros. However, a deal does not come about in the show.

Laphet (from Berlin)

Min ZAW oo and May Htat oo want to send the lions on a culinary trip to Myanmar, with a superfood, which is completely unknown in Europe: fermented, edible tea leaves. The duo presents the specialty from its homeland, which is considered a national court there. The main component of « Laphet » is tea leaves that are edible by natural fermentation, as is also done in sauerkraut or kimchi. In addition, you have developed a crispy mix of peanuts, fried helmet beans, green peas, garlic, cashew nuts, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds. Both products promise a unique tea leaf salad, which can be supplemented with other vegetables such as tomatoes and pointed cabbage as you wish. In order to be able to further expand your product line, min and May need 120,000 euros and in return offer 15 percent of your company shares. However, the fermented tea leaves do not convince any of the lions.